© Ulmo
© Ulmo
1 Kreuzer - Louis I
| Billon (.187 silver) | 0.57 g | 14.3 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Louis I (Ludwig I) (1806-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1809-1817 |
| Value | 1 Kreuzer (1⁄144) |
| Currency | Conventionsthaler (1806-1837) |
| Composition | Billon (.187 silver) |
| Weight | 0.57 g |
| Diameter | 14.3 mm |
| Thickness | 0.48 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#68901 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
3-line inscription with value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*1*
KREUZER
1810
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kreuzer coin from the Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1809, just a few years after the Napoleonic Wars had ended, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the German States. Despite being made of Billon, a copper-silver alloy, the coin was still considered valuable and widely used in trade and commerce. This coin is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the German people during a time of great change and upheaval.
